Forests created or improved Julia Forest
Why did we support this forest?
A new urban forest in Vicenza to improve citizen well-being, air quality and biodiversity.
History of the forest
Just 1 km from the historic centre of Vicenza, in a residential area, a new urban forest has been created: Bosco Julia. Once an uncultivated and unused space, this green area now offers a real opportunity to revitalise the urban landscape and reintroduce nature to the city. The project is a collaboration between the Municipality of Vicenza, which provided the land, and Alì Supermercati, which supported its implementation. Bosco Julia is part of an urban environment where access to green spaces is increasingly vital for people’s health and quality of life. In a world where cities face new environmental challenges, creating urban forests is a simple yet profoundly transformative action.
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How we improved the forest
The Fontaniva Forest has been developed on approximately 7 hectares, planting 8,400 native trees and shrubs from the Po Valley, including field maples, poplars, oaks, lime trees, and elms, along with shrubs like alder buckthorn, blackthorn, dogwood, privet, among others. The goal is to turn the area into a true food forest with high biodiversity, which is vital for maintaining a healthy, resilient ecosystem that benefits both wildlife and people.
The new forest also improves air quality by absorbing CO₂ and reducing air pollution—especially PM10 from nearby traffic on the state road. It also enhances the slow mobility network, connecting with the Medio Brenta Cycle Route that links Monaco to Venice and will pass through these trees. This project merges nature, health, and slow tourism.
The initiative was made possible through collaboration among the Municipality of Fontaniva, the Veneto Region (via a call for tenders for forest creation in the Veneto plain), the Cariparo Foundation, partner companies, and citizens. Through their adoptions, they supported not only the planting but also the ongoing maintenance for five years. Informational panels will guide visitors as they explore this new space, a symbol of a community investing in nature to build a better future.
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